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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. It is safe to say that if a warehouse operation is not implementing Lean, it is falling behind its competition. But, it can be overdone.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 26 – September 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. have seen volumes drop dramatically also because of the slow pace of contract talks between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials. Sustainable warehousing.

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How Companies Guard Against Modern Supply Chain Risks

RFgen

The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. The supplies themselves are not the only risks, partners may try to cut corners when it comes to supply chain and warehouse management procedures. Working in Other Regions. Hershey is a U.S.

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How Companies Guard Against Modern Supply Chain Risks

RFgen

The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. The supplies themselves are not the only risks, partners may try to cut corners when it comes to supply chain and warehouse management procedures. Working in Other Regions. Hershey is a U.S.

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The Changing Face of Supply Chain Security

Logistics Bureau

They can affect manufacturing, warehousing and transport. Cargo diversion, hijacking and piracy are all concerns. Examples are ERP for manufacturing, CRM for sales and operations, and TMS for transport management. For example, warehousing security has increased. In Mexico, things are similar. Crime type.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

Over 80% of oil output in Gulf of Mexico still offline a week after Ida. The jets have primarily been used to move goods between Amazon warehouses across the country. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. Costco has reintroduced purchase limits.